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Virginia Lottery fines Betway $20K for contacting self-excluded patrons

Betway has to pony up $20,000 for violations related to vendor registration and responsible gambling policies in Virginia.According to the report posted by the...
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SportsHandle: the week that was in US sports betting

It’s Friday on SBC Americas so once more our colleagues over at SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in...
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Michigan regulators move to ban prop-style DFS games

The Michigan Gaming Control Board is exploring new regulations that would ban the use of prop-bet-style DFS games in the state.Under the proposed regulations,...
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Tennessee eliminates revenue from monthly sports betting report

Just how much information a monthly revenue report offers can vary wildly from state to state. Some states break down everything by operator and...
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Hard Rock unveils Rocksino property in Deadwood, SD

Hard Rock International has celebrated the opening of The Rocksino by Hard Rock Deadwood as part of its expansion in the US. The property, located...
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Circa among seven Kentucky online sportsbook applicants, Fanatics isn’t

Kentucky can have up to 27 online operators, but the first round of applicants to come into the state generated just seven applicants, and...
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Disney’s Iger says Penn’s ESPN offer was ‘by far’ the best

Wednesday afternoon it was Disney's turn to speak about the blockbuster deal with Penn Entertainment to launch ESPN BET. During the Q2 earnings call...
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New survey claims ESPN BET will win over bettors

It was only on Tuesday that news of ESPN BET’s launch came into the ether, and it is still months before the app launches,...

Are secondary betting markets key to a more social betting experience?

In part two of a discussion with SBC Americas, Amelco’s Head of US Brandon Walker was joined by BetSwap Co-Founder & CEO Brent Winston...
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Catena Media partners with The Sporting News amidst cost reduction plan

Catena Media is divesting from its UK and Australian businesses, but that does not mean the company is not continuing to be mindful and...

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SBC Summit’s new masterclasses bring hands-on training to delegates

SBC Summit will introduce three expert-led Masterclasses in 2026, giving delegates practical training in sportsbook trading, electronic gaming and responsible gaming marketing.Running from September...
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Meet the Nominees: Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed

SBC has revealed the shortlist for the second edition of the Affiliate Leaders Awards, taking place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Wednesday, September 30.More...
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Q&A: Loserball’s Jonathan Gruber on entering a competitive gaming market

SBC Summit Americas 2026 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., provided key stakeholders from around the world an opportunity to discuss the landscape of online gaming.Loserball...

SBC Summit explores invisible KYC and AI-powered design in iGaming

SBC Summit 2026 will examine how operators can craft smoother, smarter and more engaging experiences for online casino players through its dedicated iGaming Product...